- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Publisher: Virgin Books; 40 Anv edition (20 May 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1852278153
- ISBN-13: 978-1852278151
- Product Dimensions: 29.6 x 25 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 940,427 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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How much can you say about a car? Well quite a lot if, as in the case of Alec Issigonisis' "brilliant design"--(according to Sir Terence Conran in his enthusiastic introduction) it is an icon of a generation. "For forty years the mini has been the cutest and most adorable car imaginable", gushes this book and for once the hype is probably not over the top. The Mini was and is a genuinely loved car that was not only a hugely popular vehicle for millions of people all over the world, it also epitomised a time and a place and a mood--1960s Swinging London to be precise. The Beatles had them, Michael Caine and Mary Quant had one. There were limo versions and racing versions and a van version and convertible version. They were stylish and democratic, serious and fun. "A classy little classless car" is how Sir Terence puts it and that's just about right. This is a wonderfully illustrated book with a comprehensive text that tells and shows all you need to know about how to turn a lump of metal into a national institution. --Nick Wroe
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Now in production for 40 years, the Mini is one of the most easily recognizable cars on the road. As a part of its birthday celebrations, this tribute examines the styling, design and handling of the Mini, covering its success with the stars and in the rallies.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful book but snail-like delivery,
This review is from: Mini : The Design Icon of a Generation (Hardcover)
The book was shipped November 23rd and was delivered by Royal & U.S. Postal service on December 24th. The book was exactly as described in excellent condition; the transaction would have been wonderful if it were not for the snail-like delivery service.
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The mini's Official autobiography...,
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This review is from: Mini : The Design Icon of a Generation (Hardcover)
This was the official book produced at the request of the Rover Group to celebrate the mini's 40th birthday, so i guess that makes it an autobiography.
While i'd aggree with the previous comments above, LJK Setright tends to put me off buying a book too, it's still a well presented and well written book. Well worth any mini enthusiast adding it to their collection, the last official book before production ceased and written from a clean sheet unlike the previous '20/25/30/35 years of mini' books which were all the same with a fresh bit tacked on the end each time.
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Mini Happy Returns,
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This review is from: Mini : The Design Icon of a Generation (Hardcover)
An amazing piece of research, well designed, well written, and well worth the money - Even if you're not a Mini fan.The name LJK Setright on a book normally puts me off, but it's an excellent read shedding new light on a 40 year old subject - Good stuff ...
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